Recontouring the Neck (Submental Liposuction)

One of the more popular procedures performed in Dr. Swift's practice is neck contouring by liposuction. Although originally believed to be limited to the "under 40 crowd", this technique has achieved impressive results in patients in their 50's and 60's.

In a 45-minute procedure done under local anesthesia, a thin probe is introduced under your neck skin through stab incisions behind each ear and under the chin. The excess fat of your neck is then painlessly removed with gentle suction and the neck contoured. Unlike a facelift, the skin is not tightened through separate incisions but rather allowed to contract on its own. Small tapes are used to close the puncture sites and then a chinstrap support must be worn for 3 days to redrape the skin. Pain and bruising are usually minimal and return to work on the fourth day is the norm. Massaging the neck skin helps to minimize post-operative stiffness and irregularities.

Unfortunately not every individual is an ideal candidate, as results are dependent upon the quality of the skin as well as the quantity of fat to be removed.